3rd Thursday Gallery Hop

Join thousands of visitors who converge in Downtown Orlando for 3rd Thursday Orlando’s Gallery Hop and Business Networking events!

VISIT THE FOLLOWING VENUES:

Aloft Orlando Downtown 500 S.Orange Ave.
The artwork of Lemus

StarterStudio 101 S. Garland Ave., #108
The Mercury Collective and Takeover: This is a creative collaboration between various emerging and established artists from in and around the Orlando area. This installation serves as an universal invitation for all to experience the beautifully eclectic energy pulsating throughout greater Orlando Art community and beyond.

CityArts Factory 29 S. Orange Ave.
The Keira & Scarlett Kiene Community Gallery: B-Side Artists annual exhibition
Gallery 29: Up In The Air – Love a bird’s eye view? Wish your secret power was flying? Up in the Air will showcase art of things you see when you look up into the space and beyond. Art can also feature wind, breeze, flying, floating, soaring, emptiness, planets … the sky’s the limit.
Magic Gallery: Keyed Up- a solo exhibition by Doug Powell
Star Gallery: Alive – This exhibition intends to gather artists along with their art creation inspired by the feelings of healing, faith, and hope. As an important part of this city, we all have the responsibility to send a message of love, enlightenment and unity to our community.
Young Artists Gallery: Aesthetics- an exhibition featuring work of young artists using their own personal aesthetic and medium of choice
Redefine Art Gallery: PERFECT STRANGERS- an exhibition combining the work of five artists who have never met in person but all share commonality through art style with their similar approach to the use of illustration, design, collage, print, and layering techniques. Participants: Mirov (Montreal, Canada), Burn353 (Springfield, Illinois), Peter Van Flores (Bay Area, California), Spearhead (Los Angeles, California), and MOST (Ventura, California)
Gallery: “O” Gallery features resident artists Vickie Wilson, Donna Dowless, Dlynn Roll, Roberto Gonzalez, Pamela Loudon, Bernie Martin, Jaime Parra, and Doug Powell.

The Gallery at Avalon Island 39 S Magnolia Ave.
Invasive Species features the artworks of ten artists including the Gallery Curator Patrick Greene. It is comprised mostly of installations. Join us for the opening reception on Thursday May 17 from 6-9pm. The last day of the show is Saturday June 22. Artists include: Jenn Allen, Adam Thaxton, Kira Sylvia, DeVan Jiminez, Kyle, Richard Munster, Hannah Miller, Dina Mack, Matt Duke & Pat Greene. Jim Ivy will also be performing a live soundtrack during the opening reception.

Orange County Regional History Center 65 E Central Blvd
Another Year Passes: Orlando after the Pulse Nightclub Massacre. More than 150 photographs and 600 artifacts tell the story of how our community responded to a senseless act of violence with unity, kindness, and compassion. This year’s exhibition shows what has changed for Orlando in the past two years and focuses on the in-depth stories we have learned.

The Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando 325 S Orange Ave.
Spirit of the Sea – The art of Margaret Juul

Orange County Library System (FL) 101 East Central Blvd.
Chelsea Smith: Magical Realism… Etching Myths and Legends Artist Chelsea Smith grew up living between Casselberry Florida and staying summers in Nottingham England and Derry Northern Ireland. Connecting with her Irish and English heritage inspired her artwork and determination to work exclusively with etched copper plates using only renaissance era tools and techniques. On display in this solo show are pieces from Chelsea’s two ongoing series, Sacred Feminine and Celtic Mythology. The latter series explores the stories of the Irish epic Táin Bó Cúailnge and also Scottish, Welsh & Nordic animal symbology of ancient civilizations and folklores. Exhibition reception begins at 6:00 p.m. with an introduction by Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan.

The Falcon 819 E Washington St.
Orlando is an ever changing city. “Fresh Faces,” where Emerging Artists intersect with Established Artists. We want to meet you all. We are welcoming artists that have never shown at The Falcon to display their work. The Falcon values community and seeks an Orlando that is rich in culture and diversity.

Gallery Eola 818 East Washington St.
“Sorry” is a solo show by local artist Havetelo

Terrace Gallery at Orlando City Hall
Is currently undergoing renovations and will have shows again in the spring.

PaintMix Art Studio 817 E Washington St.

Vinyl Arts Bar 75 E. Colonial Dr.
Showcasing Open Art Studio every 3rd Thursday. We open our doors to local artists to bring their art supplies and paint and create “live” for everyone to see.

Downtown Orlando Partnership Business Networking
Burr & Forman LLP 200 S Orange Ave, Suite 800
Join the Downtown Orlando Partnership and local professionals for this monthly business networking event 5:30 – 7:00 pm! Price: FREE for Members, $25 for Non-members. (Event includes networking and two drink tickets.)

Don’t forget to join us at the official Gallery Hop after party